The Chester Water Authority is a municipal entity that provides drinking water. It pumps more than 30 million gallons of water daily and has over 600 miles of distribution lines. The authority serves residential, industrial and commercial customers, as well as water companies. Its Octoraro treatment plant treats nearly 60 million gallons of water daily. The Chester Water Authority offers a range of bill payment options. Its Octoraro reservoir provides fishing and boating options. The authority serves more than 41,000 customers throughout southwestern Delaware and Pennsylvania. It meets the criteria established by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, United States Environmental Protection Agency and American Water Works Association. The office of the Chester Water Authority is located in Chester, Pa.